Friday, March 5, 2010

Movie Review: Best Picture Nominee Up (9 of 10)

Up was released in theatres on May 29th, and is came to DVD on November 10th. You can read our full reviews here, below are excerpts of our reviews.

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Up Review By John C.

**** (out of 4)

One of the main themes in Up is, sometimes you have to let go of your past, in order to make new memories. In one of the films most touching scenes, Carl reads the scrapbook that Ellie had made when she was a kid. The scene is emotional and heartbreaking, yet full of love and hope. One of my favorite images in the film is a shot of two chairs standing up beside each other. It's an animated film, but it moved me to tears, and will likely be the most touching film to come out this year.

Up is perhaps Pixar’s most affecting work to date, both emotionally and comically. There is never a false note in this film.

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Up Review By Erin V.

**** (out of 4)

I absolutely loved this movie. At it’s core, this movie has emotional heart, and that is the true beauty of Pixar.

Pixar does not let us down with this latest effort. Everything about this movie works. The voice acting is all spot on, with great performances from Ed Asner, Christopher Plummer, newcomer Jordan Nagai, and Bob Peterson in the main roles. Michael Giacchino's score is also absolutely beautiful to listen to, and the animation, as always from Pixar, is breathtakingly gorgeous to look at. A beautiful movie about love, loss, knowing when to letting go, and the adventure of our everyday lives. One of Pixar’s most emotional and mature outings to date, Up is destined to become a classic.

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Up Review By Nicole

**** (out of 4)

Up is an exciting , and very touching film about two unlikely friends on an adventure. Up is a great action-adventure film with a lot of heart. Despite how the film is being advertised, Up is not just a kids movie about cute talking dogs.

The story is both whimsical and sweet, the animation is great, and the score by Michael Giacchino fits every emotion in this film perfectly. Up is one movie that the whole family, especially grandparents, will enjoy.

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Up Review By Maureen

**** (out of 4)

Up is an absolute gem from Pixar. This movie is heartwarming, touching, exciting and funny from start to finish. The movie wraps up with a satisfying and touching ending. I had tears in my eyes when Carl realizes that sometimes you have to let go to move on.

The animation is excellent in Up. The voice acting is great and I especially enjoyed Michael Giacchino’s score throughout the movie. Up is a must see for the young and old alike.

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Up Review By Tony

**** (out of 4)

Pitched merely as a comedy, Up is really a sweet story that will leave much of the audience in joyful tears. Like all their others, Pixar’s 10th feature is much more than a vehicle for lucrative tie-ins with Disney toys and collectibles.

My greatest joy came in the Michael Giacchino musical score. In action sequences it reminded me of Mussorgsky, while its main motto theme, reminiscent of the best Nino Rota scores for Fellini films, was a waltz tune that underwent numerous transformations, such as a lightening of texture down to a single slow piano line as Ellie’s last days are remembered.

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Consensus: Up is Pixar’s latest masterpiece, and an incredibly moving and entertaining film. Only the second animated film to be nominated for Best Picture, Up is not going to win, but its nomination is very deserved. **** (Out of 4)

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